Internet Providers in Louisville, KY

Over 3,941 people in Louisville found the best Internet Provider in the last 30 days.

#1

EarthLink Fiber

85.88% availability
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Connection Types:

Fiber
Speed up to:

5 Gbps

User Review:

(2728)

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Limited-Time Fibermaxx Offer: Lock in Fiber 1 Gig for $39.95/mo

#2

Spectrum

91.62% availability
Spectrum logo

Connection Types:

Cable / Television / Phone
Speed up to:

2 Gbps

User Review:

(2713)

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Speeds up to 2G in Select Markets. Sign up today to enjoy the best in-home entertainment.

#3

Windstream

0.34% availability
Windstream logo

Connection Types:

Fiber / Cable / DSL / Phone
Speed up to:

2 Gbps

User Review:

(2717)

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Windstream offers two great high-speed Internet plans that will support all of your online activities.

#4

AT&T

85.88% availability

Connection Types:

DSL / Television
Speed up to:

1 Gbps

User Review:

(2629)

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AT&T Internet offers lightning-fast, high-speed internet with speeds up to 100 Mbps at a great price.

#5

Viasat

1.46% availability

Connection Types:

Satellite / Phone
Speed up to:

150 Mbps

User Review:

(2975)

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#6

Mediacom

0.13% availability

Connection Types:

Cable / Television / Phone
Speed up to:

150 Mbps

User Review:

(2679)

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Mediacom has a variety of internet plans that can accommodate the needs of each household member and any household.

#7

HughesNet

4.14% availability

Connection Types:

Satellite / Phone
Speed up to:

100 Mbps

User Review:

(2869)

*24-month commitment and early service termination fees apply. Monthly Fee reflects the applied $5 savings for ACH enrollment. Offer may vary by geographic area.

Unlimited Data – With no hard data limits, if you use the data in your plan, speeds will reduce.

Television Only Providers in Louisville, KY

#1Dish Network

  • DISH is ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction by J.D. Power for the third year in a row.
  • 2-Year TV Price Guarantee.
  • Free Google Voice Remote and Smart DVR Included.
  • Record up to 16 shows at once.
  • 80,000 On Demand Titles.
  • FREE Standard Professional Installation from a trusted, local expert.
Pricing starting at:
$64.99

#2DIRECTV

  • Best entertainement options for any sports fan over Cable TV, including NFL Sunday Ticket!
  • Includes local channels
  • HBO, Showtime, Starz, Cinemax free for first 3 months
  • Free upgrade to Genie HD-DVR
  • Free professional installation in up to 4 rooms
Pricing starting at:
$64.99

Best Internet Providers in Louisville

EarthLink Fiber's fiber can give you the best combination of price and performance in Louisville, it it is available at your address. Fiber internet is the top choice for consistency and speed, making it ideal for remote work and for households with many users and devices. Plans start at 100 Mbps, with pricing ranging between $39.95 and $99/mo.

Spectrum cable internet is the next-best option in Louisville for fast downloads and broad availability, if fiber is not available. Speeds can reach up to 2 Gbps, and pricing often starts around $39.99/mo.

SEI Communications 5G home internet can be an easy setup with predictable pricing, and is worth considering in Louisville. Plans start around $99/mo, with typical speeds around 3 Mbps-450 Mbps depending on your location and signal.

What is the fastest internet provider in Louisville?

EarthLink Fiber is the fastest internet provider in Louisville, KY, with download speeds up to 5 Gbps and upload speeds up to 1 Gbps — available to 85.88% of the city.
ProviderConnectionsMax DownloadMax UploadAvailability
EarthLink FiberFiber5 Gbps1 Gbps85.88%
SpectrumCable / Television / Phone2 Gbps2 Gbps91.62%
WindstreamFiber / Cable / DSL / Phone2 Gbps2 Gbps0.34%
AT&TDSL / Television1 Gbps1 Gbps85.88%
ViasatSatellite / Phone150 Mbps3 Mbps1.46%
MediacomCable / Television / Phone150 Mbps20 Mbps0.13%
HughesNetSatellite / Phone100 Mbps5 Mbps4.14%

What is the cheapest internet provider in Louisville?

EarthLink Fiber offers the cheapest internet in Louisville starting at $39.95/month with speeds up to 5 Gbps. Windstream offers the next lowest price at $39.99/month.
ProviderStarting PriceSpeedContractData Cap
EarthLink Fiber$39.95Up to 5 GbpsYesUnlimited
Spectrum$50.00Up to 2 GbpsNoUnlimited
Windstream$39.99Up to 2 GbpsNoUnlimited
AT&T$55.00Up to 1 GbpsNo1 TB
Viasat$49.99Up to 150 MbpsNoUnlimited
Mediacom$40.00Up to 150 MbpsNo6 TB
HughesNet$74.99*Up to 100 MbpsYes100-200 GB

What type of internet connection is best in Louisville?

Louisville has 5 main types of internet connections. Your best option depends on where you live and what you need.

Fiber

0.21%

Fastest, most reliable. Symmetrical speeds. EarthLink Fiber is the best available for gaming and WFH.

Cable

91.62%

Most widely available wired option. Spectrum covers 91.62%, Windstream covers 0.34%. Up to 2 Gbps download. Good for most households.

DSL

85.78%

Windstream, max 2 Gbps. Being phased out for fiber. Only consider if no other options exist.

5G Wireless

0.34%

No contracts or data caps. SEI Communications leads at 0.19%. Typical 15 Mbps - 450 Mbps. Great for renters and budget-conscious users.

Satellite

100.00%

Viasat (150 Mbps), HughesNet (100 Mbps). Higher latency. Last resort for most Louisville residents.

Louisville, KY - Internet Connection and Coverage Map

Louisville, KY has a total of 17 internet providers including  9 Fiber providers, 6 Cable providers, 7 DSL providers, 4 Fixed Wireless providers and 2 Satellite providers.

Compare Internet Providers in Louisville, KY by Coverage Area

All 17 internet providers serving Louisville by coverage area. This is the most comprehensive provider comparison available for the city — no competitor lists more than 9 providers with coverage data.

ProviderMax DownloadMax UploadInternet ConnectionCoverage
1.Spectrum2 Gbps2 GbpsCable / Television / Phone91.62%
2.EarthLink Fiber5 Gbps1 GbpsFiber85.88%
3.AT&T1 Gbps1 GbpsDSL / Television85.88%
4.Cyberonic11 Mbps11 MbpsFiber / Cable / DSL / Fixed Wireless85.88%
5.Global Capacity6 Mbps~DSL6.10%
6.HughesNet100 Mbps5 MbpsSatellite / Phone4.14%
7.Viasat150 Mbps3 MbpsSatellite / Phone1.46%
8.eVolve Business Solutions3 Mbps3 MbpsFiber0.42%
9.Windstream2 Gbps2 GbpsFiber / Cable / DSL / Phone0.34%
10.SEI Communications3 Mbps3 MbpsFiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless0.19%
11.ALTIUS Communications8 Mbps2 MbpsFixed Wireless0.15%
12.Mediacom150 Mbps20 MbpsCable / Television / Phone0.13%
13.Inside Connect Cable100 Mbps5 MbpsCable0.07%
14.Armstrong400 Mbps25 MbpsFiber / Cable / DSL0.05%
15.Cogent Communications~~Fiber~
16.T-Mobile~~Fixed Wireless / Mobile~
17.Level 3 Communications~~Fiber / DSL~

Is there financial assistance for internet service in Louisville?

Yes. Louisville residents may qualify for free or discounted internet service through the federal Lifeline program, or provider-specific, low-income, affordable internet plans.

Federal Program

Lifeline

An FCC program that provides up to a $9.25/mo discount on internet service to eligible low-income households at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.

Provider Program

Spectrum Internet Assist

$25/month for 50 Mbps for qualifying households. Spectrum Internet Assist includes a modem and Security Suite (some may qualify for $15/mo).

Provider Program

AT&T Access

$30/month for up to 100 Mbps for qualifying households. Access from AT&T includes Wi-Fi & installation; no equipment fees or annual contract.

Provider Program

Mediacom Xtream Connect

$29.99/mo for 100 Mbps for qualifying households. Xtream Connect includes free install and Wi-Fi 6 (w/ 5-yr price lock). Equipment fee may apply.

Provider Program

Windstream by Kinetic Income Assist

$20/mo for 200 Mbps fiber for qualifying households. Windstream Kinetic Income Assist has no data caps and includes a modem.

Frequently Asked Questions about Louisville

EarthLink Fiber is the best internet provider in Louisville, KY, based on speed and pricing. It's Fiber internet reaches speeds up to 5 Gbps, and plans start at $39.95. When comparing providers and plans, keep in mind how you use the internet and how many others in your household use it. High-demand activities, like streaming and working from home, and multiple users will require faster speeds to avoid buffering and poor performance.

There are 17 internet providers in Louisville, KY. Residents have a variety of service options, including fiber, cable, DSL, fixed wireless and satellite.

EarthLink Fiber offers the cheapest internet plans that start at $39.95. Note that some pricing may be promotional or tied to autopay and paperless billing. If it is promotional pricing, your monthly bill will likely go up when the promo ends.

EarthLink Fiber has the fastest speeds in Louisville, with a top download speed of 5 Gbps. Faster speeds provide more bandwidth for work-from-home activities (like video conferencing), online gaming, 4K video streaming, and households with multiple users and devices.

Yes, fiber internet is available in Louisville. We recommend fiber internet for its fast symmetrical (equal) download and upload speeds, low latency for real-time activities like gaming and video calls, and its stability and resilience to interference. Fiber availability varies by address.

Yes. Louisville residents could get assistance to reduce internet costs through various programs. Spectrum Internet Assist provides 50 Mbps for $25/month. AT&T Access starts at $30/month for up to 100 Mbps. Mediacom Xtream Connect has 100 Mbps starting at $29.99/mo. Windstream by Kinetic Income Assist provides up to 200 Mbps fiber for $20/mo. Since the ACP (Affordable Connectivity Program) ended in 2024, eligible households may take advantage of the federal Lifeline program, which provides up to $9.25/month in discounts.

If it's available in Louisville, fiber internet is the best internet option for online gaming. Fiber offers the fastest download and upload speeds, but more importantly, it offers very low latency, which is important for fast-paced games that rely on stability and quick response times.

Yes, 5G home internet is available in Louisville. 5G home internet offers competitive pricing and easy self-installation, since it doesn't rely on new or existing wired infrastructure. Average download speeds for 5G home internet are between 200 and 300 Mbps, which is plenty for remote work, streaming HD and 4K content, and households of 2-4 users, depending on activity.

The average download speed in Louisville is 131 Mbps. For comparison, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) defines broadband internet as having a download speed of 100 Mbps and an upload speed of 20 Mbps. Go to TestMySpeed and run an internet speed test to see how fast your internet connection is compared to speeds in Louisville, KY.

Spectrum, EarthLink Fiber, AT&T, HughesNet, and Viasat offer internet in Louisville, KY.

  • Spectrum: Offers speeds up to 2 Gbps starting at $50.00/mo.
  • EarthLink Fiber: Offers speeds up to 5 Gbps starting at $39.95/mo.
  • AT&T: Offers speeds up to 1 Gbps starting at $55.00/mo.
  • HughesNet: Offers speeds up to 100 Mbps starting at $74.99*/mo.
  • Viasat: Offers speeds up to 150 Mbps starting at $49.99/mo.

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Free wireless internet access points in Louisville

Bon Air Branch
2816 Del Rio Place
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 574-1795
Crescent Hill Branch
2762 Frankfort Avenue
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 574-1793
Dorothea Stottman Library
1251 Hillview Blvd.
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 957-5759
Fairdale Branch
10616 West Manslick Road
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 375-2051
Fern Creek Branch
6768 Bardstown Road
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 231-4605
Highland-Shelby Park Branch
1250 Bardstown Road
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 574-1672
Iroquois Branch
601 West Woodlawn Ave.
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 574-1720
Jeffersontown Branch
10635 Watterson Trail
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 267-5713
Louisville Free Public Library
301 York Street
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 574-1760
Middleton Branch
200 North Juneau Drive
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 245-7332
Okolona Branch
7709 Preston Highway
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 964-3515
Portland Branch
3305 Northwestern Pky.
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 574-1744
Saint Matthews-Eline Memorial Branch
3940 Grandview Avenue
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 574-1771
Shawnee Branch
3912 West Broadway
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 574-1722
Shively-Newman Branch
3920 Dixie Highway
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 574-1730
Southwest Regional Branch
10375 Dixie Highway
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 933-0029
Western Branch
604 South Tenth Street
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 574-1779
Westport Middle School
8100 Westport Road - Suite B
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 394-0379

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